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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Photographs Show R.a.f. Activities

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

A comprehensive survey of the activities of the Royal Air Force in the past world conflict was excellently illustrated in a photographic…

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HANDICRAFTS C.W.A. Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1945 · page 1

The Kiama C.W.A. staged a very interesting exhibition of handicrafts at the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon last, and the very fine…

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Illawarra National Show?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 5

Mr. J. R. Graham, secretary of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Assn., speaking at a deputation to Dapto Show Committee, made a plea for greater…

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Corrimal News Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 5

The St. Andrew's Horticultural Society staged a miniature spring flower show last week. This was a novel adventure and members were more…

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Clashing of Show Averted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 1

Delegates to the South Coast and Tablelands Show Societies Union journeyed north from the Berrami district to the Union…

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Politicians Barred at Show Openings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 1

A proposal to eliminate the official, opening of future shows was considered at the meeting of the committee of the committee of the Dapto A. & H…

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Dapto Show Society's Fine Gesture Donates £50 to Kindred Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 1

Dapto A. & H. Society made a fine gesture at its meeting last Friday night when, in response to an appeal for assistance from a deputation representing the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association, it was decided to make a donation of £50 to the latter association for the…

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Show Help

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 5

In order to assist the Albion Park Agricultural Society with the revival of their Show in January next, the Dapto Society generously donated…

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Royal Easter Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society at a recent meeting, directed all secional committees to commence organising their…

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Church Fence And Show Committee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 2

A deputation from the Christ Church authorities attended the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Committee on Wednesday night,…

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"We Must Go On" With Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 1

The continued lack of rain and the consequent failure of the grass seed to germinate on the newly-levelled Kiama Showground brought…

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Street Carnival Held by Red Cross At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 4

Despite the lighting restrictions which meant calling into service such improvisations as hurricane lamps, etc., and also the reduction…

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Boy Scouts Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 5

The annual swimming carnival of the South Coast District Boy Scouts' Association was held at Thirroul. There was a good attendance and all…

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